Arugula Apple Pear Salad Recipe
This arugula salad with pear, apple, pistachios, and aged cheese is quick, fresh, and full of flavor. A perfect side or light lunch with a tangy mustard dressing.
Ingredients
Salad
- 7 oz. arugula
- ½ granny smith
- ½ pear
- 5 cherry tomatoes quartered
- ⅔ cup pistachios coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup aged cheese grated
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- salt and pepper at taste
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Instructions
Salad
- Wash the arugula and dry it well.7 oz. arugula
- Peel the pear, remove the seeds, and cut into cubes. Wash the apple, remove the core, and dice it.½ granny smith, ½ pear
Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix the vinegar, olive oil, and mustard.2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon mustard
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper.salt and pepper
Assembling salad
- Place the arugula in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, apple, and pear.5 cherry tomatoes
- Pour over the dressing and toss gently.
- Sprinkle with pistachios and grated cheese before serving.⅔ cup pistachios, ¼ cup aged cheese
NOTES
1. Can I make the salad ahead of time? Yes, just keep the dressing separate until serving so the arugula stays crisp.
2. Can I use another type of vinegar? Sure! Apple cider or white balsamic vinegar both work well.
3. Can I make it nut-free? Yes, leave out the pistachios or swap them for roasted sunflower seeds.
4. Variations
- Hearty version: Add grilled chicken or crispy bacon.
- Italian touch: Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and use Parmesan cheese.
- Quick lunch: Serve with toasted bread or focaccia.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 134mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1436IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Iron: 2mg
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